Program Coordinator, Surgical Technologist

MU Health Care
dental insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Missouri, Columbia
1 Hospital Drive (Show on map)
Apr 10, 2025
Shift:Shift: Day shift flexible with student schedule Department:Career Institute Compensation: Base Pay Range: $27.21 to $42.99 per hour, based on experience ABOUT THE JOB MU Health Care is hiring a Program Coordinator for our Surgical Technologist Program! We're looking for someone with a strong clinical background and a passion for education, communication, and professional development. In this role, you'll lead and support an on-the-job training program for surgical technologists-helping shape new talent, strengthen clinical skills, and promote excellence in patient care. You'll be part of a team committed to growing future surgical professionals and ensuring quality care through structured learning and hands-on development. If you're driven to make a real impact and align with our mission, vision, and values, we want to hear from you. Help us build the future of surgical technology. Apply today and be part of something extraordinary! ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home tomultiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way. Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more See a comprehensive list of benefitshere. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Ensures seamless orientation of new and/or transferring surgical technologist staff with oversight and influence of the orientation experience. Supports and develops staff including leads, new graduates and experienced surgical technologist staff while acting as a role model for proficient clinical practice, patient safety and evidence-based practice. Supports an environment and infrastructure that promotes professional growth and advanced skills. Develops, implements, and continuously supports the department's "Grow Our Own" workforce planning and development strategy. Supports the staff development strategy in order to achieve workforce goals, quality initiatives and clinical practice, and to maintain appropriate staffing levels within the department. Critically assesses, plans, develops and delivers clinical curriculum, developmental programs and services. Facilitates learning utilizing multiple modalities. Coordinates and facilitates annual competencies. Evaluates learning effectiveness using standardized outcome measurements. Utilizes performance measures and workforce needs to drive education plans and learning strategies. Maintains appropriate documentation. Collaborates with HR, Career Institute, and hospital staff to coordinate, train, and evaluate students in technical education programs for clinical rotations/externships in cooperation with surgical services manager and other clinical staff. Collaborates with department leaders to provide educational opportunities that satisfy performance goals and objectives and enhance quality management activities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or Certified Operating Room Surgical Technician (CORST) certification by National Health Career Association (NHA), or Technician in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) certification by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Five years of experience in operating room clinical practice with demonstrated proficiency in peri-operative practice as a scrub and first assistant. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR RNFA. Teaching or educator experience preferred. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.